Witch Hazel; or, The Secret of the Locket — page 174: what you’re looking at

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er go at oncein the carriage to have it cared or.” ‘Yes, indeed,” said the duchess, who had been won- deringly observant of all that had occurred, but ren- dered so weak and faint by the sight of blood that she could offer todo nothing. ‘Put her in here be- side me, and we will drive directly to Sir Henry Harwood’s. Fortunately we shall find him at home to-night.” Lord Nelson earefully helped Helena into the car- riage, and made her as comfortable as circumstances would permit. She was very pale and weak from loss of blood, but she hada strong will and she bore up bravely. | azel thoughtfully wrap the wounded arm in a soft shawl which she had brought to protect herself from the evening air, and then, the others having mounted, the company set out upon their return. “Can 7c bear to ride fast, dear?'' the duchess asked of Helena, and feeling anxious to get her un- der surgical Care as svon as possible. “Yes, the faster the better,’ she replied, for she was suffering greatly and longed to be relieved from that painful bandage. When they reached Sir Henry Harwood’s residence he was just alighting from his own carriage, having that moment arrived from the station. He was aceompanied by another gentleman whom Hazel recognized with a start and a thrill which set every puise throbbiny with joy. “Perey! she said, under her breath, “ how came he here?” The good doctor came bustling up to the duchess’ ‘carriage to ascertain what was wanted of him, and DARA Rn gs seen shin Nig? pun er eonticoa st cee